St. Paul daily globe., 1887-05-29
GOSSIP OF THE CRAFTS.

The ''union label" card, which Cigar
makers Union No. 9S, of st. Paul, is
preparing for distribution will bear
fac simile of the official label of the In
ternational Cigarmakers' union, an d
will be circulated for the purpose of en-
abling the members of all labor organi-
cations, as well as those friendly to or
ganiZed labor, to become familiar with
the unions trade mark and to distin-
guish between union and nOn-union
made cigars.
, The boot and shoe industry of st. Paul
is in very f1Ourishing condition. The
various factories are having a good
trade, and are all running to their full
capacity, giving employment to all
journeymen in the 6 city.
The carpenters have three strong
uni ons in St. Paul, an English, German
and Scandinavian branch, the Organi-
zation of the craft in this city now being
almost perfect. While the brotherhood
is separate and distinct from the
Knights of Labor, a majority of the car
penters are members of both Organiza-
tions in this city.
The Minnesota Shoe Company base
official umpire. Morrow declined the
position, giving as his reason for so
doing that he had not sufficient gall to
fill the same, but the club thought diff
ferent, and jim will undoubtedly serve.
Cigarmaking is holding its own, the
demand for goods bearing the union
label being the strongest. Work is
very dull among the few shops employ
ing non-unlon workmen. / 2
Every first-class carpenter in st. Paul
is steadily employed, and more could
find work were there any in the city
idle.
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The motor line carries six full coaches
of mechanics and labOrers to the new
stock yards each morning. This is a
great year for st. Paul industries.
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A ST. Paul mechanic who does not
own one or more residence lots is Gu
.riosity. The strongest guarantee of
stability in the labor market is the un-
usual financial interest local mechanics
have in the property and progress of st.
Paul, both future and present.
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P.J. Hogan, the Fifth street horse
gig, presented him by friends in Ire
land. p. j. frequently treats his friends
to ride behind his tine-blooded trOtter,
while he gently huns verse Or two Of
his favorite song; MY Fellow, So
Mellow, o Hello."
The Plumbers union at its last meet
ing elected walking delegate, beside
transacting other business. Its mem
berS now want nine hours per day;
wages $3.50.
Contractor Grant, to whom his men
give credit for being the most popular
employer i'll the city, is building large
number of the new houses in North St.
Paul, employing seyenty-five men upon
his jobs in that locality a
st. Paul horsesh0ers turned out in
force to attend the horseshoers' contest
at Minneapolis last night. Every man
drew on his bank account before start
ing, and announced that it all went on
the st. Paul boy.
BARRIERS report plenty of work, there
being steady demand for good jour
neymen. The Sunday closing law is
strictly observed and gives general sat
isfaction, many boss BARRIERS who Op-
posed it at first now being its warmest
supporters.
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1t is understood that the Winona Base
Ball club has made the Minnesota Shoe
Company club fiattering offer for the
release of Joe Guyett, which the latter
club has declined. The boys say Joe
offered to return his seasons salary to
the Winona club provided the latter Sc
cured his release.
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There is big demand for frst-class
timers in st. Paul and neighboring
cities. One firm at Waterville adver-
tises for fifteen good men.
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The painters are rushed, as is the
case with nearly all the crafts connected
with the building trades in st. Paul this
season.
Pat Coleman, of The Minnesota Shoe
Company Base Ball club, is suffering
from badly sprained wrist, caused by
home plate. This accident will prevent
the club from playing for some time.
st. Paul Knights of Labor will unite
in celebrating the Fourth of July, in
accordance with the suggestion made
recently by General Master Workman
POwderly. The knights propose to cele-
brate the nations day with vim that
has not been conspicuous in the larger
cities for some years.
Charlie Allen, Of the Manitoba shops,
visited the muSeum laSS waaly for fha